School Week At A Glance
December 6 - December 11, 2021
The Clairemont School Week At A Glance (SWAG) is intended to provide students, staff, and families with timely information about upcoming events and important announcements for the coming week. Check out all the wonderful things happening at CHS next week.
Your CHS Admin Team
TBD
Vice Principal (M-Z)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, December 6
Boys Varsity Basketball at High Tech High NC (6:00 pm)
Tuesday, December 7
Coffee with the CHS Admin Team via Zoom (9:00 am)
Girls JV Water Polo at Mar Vista (TBA)
Girls JV Soccer at Home vs. Santana (4:00 pm)
Girls Varsity Water Polo at Mar Vista (4:30 pm)
Boys JV Basketball at Liberty Charter (4:30 pm)
Girls Varsity Soccer at Santana High School (4:30 pm)
Boys Varsity Basketball at Liberty Charter (6:00 pm)
Boys JV Soccer at Home vs. Santana High School (6:00 pm)
Boys Varsity Soccer at Santana High School (6:30 pm)
Wednesday, December 8
Boys JV Soccer at Home vs. Mt. Carmel High School (4:00 pm)
Boys JV Basketball at Home vs. Valley Center High School (5:30 pm)
Boys Varsity Soccer at Home vs. Mt. Carmel High School (6:00 pm)
Boys Varsity Basketball at Home vs. Valley Center High School (7:00 pm)
Thursday, December 9
Clairemont Cluster of Schools Meeting via Zoom (5:00 pm)
Girls JV Soccer at Home vs Preuss School (4:00 pm)
Girls Varsity Water Polo at the Villa Park Classic vs. Santa Barbara (5:00 pm)
Girls Varsity Soccer at Home vs. Preuss School (6:00 pm)
Friday, December 10
END OF QUARTER 2, PROGRESS REPORT 2
ASB's Winter Wonderland Event in the CHS Lunch Quad (4:30 - 7:30 pm)
Girls Varsity Water Polo at the Villa Park Classic vs. (TBD)
Girls JV Basketball at Home vs. Canyon Hills High School (4:30 pm)
Girls Varsity Basketball at Home vs. Canyon Hills High School (6:00 pm)
Saturday, December 11
Core Academy (aka Saturday School) (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Girls Varsity Water Polo at the Villa Park Classic vs. (TBD)
Boys Varsity Soccer at Steele Canyon High School vs. Hilltop (12:30 pm)
Boys Varsity Basketball at Home vs. High Tech High NC (1:00 pm)
Boys Varsity Soccer at Steele Canyon High School vs. Steele Canyon (5:00 pm)
SHOUT OUTS & SCHOOL INFO
The CHS Winter Wonderland is an opportunity to involve the communities of Clairemont and Bay Park, specifically students and families of the Clairemont Cluster to celebrate the Holiday season. Winter Wonderland will be held on December 10th after school, between the hours of 4:30pm and 7:30pm. The theme this year will be Tim Burton’s “A Nightmare Before Christmas”.
CHS LOOKING FOR GUEST SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL 9th GRADE GUEST SPEAKER WEEK
Dear Clairemont High Supporter,
Do you know someone who has a career they love and a passion to tell people about it! Do you know a dynamic speaker who can inspire young audiences? Yes? Well then we need YOU to help us find speaker volunteers to engage a class of our freshman students at Clairemont High School!
CHS is hosting a new annual event the week of December 6-10 that we are calling "Guest Speaker Week" for all of our 9th graders in their Freshman Foundations classes. Staff will schedule engaging volunteer speakers each day of the week to inspire 9th grade students by allowing them to hear from various career professionals aligned to their academy-specific industry field. Please see below for some quick details and links to registration and more information!
QUICK FACTS:
*Total of 28 volunteer speakers needed in the fields of Business, Information Technology, Medical Sciences, and Engineering.
*Guest Speakers present live to 9th grade classrooms for 45 minutes about their career using our Guest Speaker Guidelines
*There are scheduled time slots according to industry field and classes available. Times vary. Use our Guest Speaker Registration Form to see exact times available during the school day.
*All presentations take place at Clairemont HIgh School 4150 Ute Drive, SD 92108
MORE INFO:
For more information on this year's event and to register as a speaker, see links below:
*Guest Speaker Week Dec 6-10, 2021 Flyer
*Registration Form for Guest Speaker Week 2021
*Contact Program Coordinator Liz Rush at erush@sandi.net or 619-605-2600 ext. 3040 for questions.
Kind Regards,
Liz Rush
Academy Coordinator
CLASS OF 2025 ELECTION RESULTS
ASB wants to thank everyone for their support with the freshmen election process, and after weeks of campaigning and elections we are proud to announce the 2025 class officers:
President: Addy Sparks
Vice President: Audrey Harper
Treasurer: Claire Brancheau
Secretary: Samarah Stanley
ASB is looking forward to working alongside these fabulous young leaders to support the Class of 2025!
KEY CLUB CHRISTMAS CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER
Help support our CHS Key Club AND send a little holiday cheer to a student of staff member. Just use the link below to complete the Key Club Christmas Candy Gram Fundraiser Form and the CHS Key Club will take care of the rest.
A HUGE thank you to not only our CHS ASB but all the students and families who donated food to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
SAVE THE DATE
COFFEE WITH THE CHS ADMIN TEAM
The CHS Admin team will be hosting a virtual Coffee with the Admin Team on the first Tuesday of every month. These Zoom meetings will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and will provide families with an opportunity to hear updates from the admin team and engage in some informal Q&A about all things Clairemont. Please use the Zoom link below to join us for our first Coffee with the Admin Team this Tuesday, December 7.
Please use the Zoom link below to join us.
CLAIREMONT COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS (CCoS)
Clairemont Community of Schools are meetings in which parents and staff from all 5 feeder elementary schools, Marston and Clairemont High School discuss topics like K-12 alignment, district updates, enrollment, marketing and other items brought forth to the committee. The purpose of the Clairemont Community of Schools Committee is to assemble Clairemont Cluster staff, parents and community members to discuss information that will ultimately improve the Cluster’s programs and presence in the Community. Area Superintendents, principals and a SDUSD Board Trustee often attend these meetings.
In order to adhere to the health and safety guidelines set forth by the San Diego Unified School District, the CCoS meetings for the 2021-2022 school year will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link along with the dates and times of the meetings are listed below.
Meeting Schedule for the 2021-2022 School Year
October 7, 2021 5:00 - 6:00 pm
December 9, 2021 5:00 - 6:00 pm
March 3, 2022 5:00 - 6:00 pm
May 12, 2022 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom Link - https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/89336635464
CCoS Website - https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/ccos
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at our second CCoS meeting on December 9, 2021.
Sincerely,
Principal Williams
AMIGOS DE LAS AMÉRICAS (AMIGOS)
Hey CHS Students,
Join Lily Nelson (Clairemont High School Class of 2023) and Jamie Cruz (San Dieguito HS Academy Class of 2020) as they share about their exciting summers with Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) during lunchtime on Tuesday, December 14. AMIGOS is offering 3-week programs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colorado for students ages 15-19 this summer, where they'll dig deep into global project themes including climate change, environmental conservation, indigenous rights, food justice, ecotourism, and natural resource management. There are program options for beginner to advanced level Spanish skills or no Spanish at all. Students will go off the beaten path and learn about the world by living in it! They will get to experience another culture, connect authentically with local communities, and get hand-on experience with critical global issues. Rigorous COVID-19 protocols followed. AMIGOS is an industry leader in providing transformative cultural immersion, leadership development, and community service opportunities for young people across the Americas since 1965. The application deadline for this summer is January 31, 2022.
The Foundation will be accepting entries for the second annual Deck the House 2.0, Holiday Lights Contest beginning Dec. 1st. More information about the event and how to enter can be found at the link below:
https://clairemonthsfoundation.weebly.com/deck-the-house-20.html
For this blood drive CHS will be handing out a $14 voucher for the broken yolk cafe and those who donate can also apply for a scholarship as well. Seniors who donate now and in May will also get a red cord for graduation.
ASB PRESS RELEASE
For the Week of 12/6 - 12/10
UPCOMING EVENTS
Athletics
Girls Basketball Home Opener, Monday, December 6th JV @ 4 Varsity @ 5:30
Community
Remember to sign up for Blood Drive! On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. To sign up go to, sandiegobloodbank.org/donate | (619) 400-8251. Donors will receive a voucher for a FREE entree (up to 14$) coupon at Broken Yolk, including a red cord for graduation.
Clubs
Winter Wonderland Friday December 10th from 4:30-7:30, in the Quad. Snow, activities, a movie, and more! Come out to support your Clairemont High Clubs
ACADEMICS
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
A full list of CHS Staff Contact information can be found on our school website at https://clairemont.sandiegounified.org/.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS COACHING CONTACTS
Badminton (Co-Ed) Gerry Knuppel gknuppel@sandi.net
Baseball (Boys) Zach Clement
Basketball (Boys) Ernie Biagioni ebhoopsbb@gmail.com
Basketball (Girls) Michelle Mannisto mannistore@gmail.com
Beach Volleyball (Boys) Chico Chakarian robert@chakcpa.com
Beach Volleyball (Girls) Chico Chakarian robert@chakcpa.com
Cross Country (Co-Ed) Nick Pradel nepradel@gmail.com
Field Hockey (Girls) Scott Bello sbello@sandi.net
Football Desmond Rose coachdrose@gmail.com
Golf (Boys) Jon Beaubien jbeaubien@sandi.net
Lacrosse (Boys) Matt Whitmire ClairemontLax@gmail.com
Lacrosse (Girls) Casey Glick casey.glick97@gmail.com
Sideline Cheer (Co-Ed) Allison Suits allisonsuitts@gmail.com
Soccer (Boys) Jon Beaubien jbeaubien@sandi.net
Soccer (Girls) Joe Paul beachlifesd@gmail.com
Softball Lori Schmersal lschmersal@sandi.net
Swimming & Diving (Co-Ed) Stephanie Carlon stephaniecarlon@yahoo.com
Tennis (Boys) Gary Jimenez gjimenez@sandi.net
Tennis (Girls) Gary Jimenez gjimenez@sandi.net
Track & Field (Co-Ed) Nick Pradel nepradel@gmail.com
Volleyball (Boys) Sean Alcaraz sean.alcaraz@yahoo.com
Volleyball (Girls) Lori Schmersal lschmersal@sandi.net
Water Polo (Boys) Joey Kienle jkienleiii@sandi.net
Water Polo (Girls) Joey Kienle jkienleiii@sandi.net
Wrestling (Boys) Gerry Knuppel gknuppel@sandi.net
Wrestling (Girls) Gerry Knuppel gknuppel@sandi.net
Alfie Nowak - Athletic Director
For questions regarding athletics at CHS, please contact Mr. Nowak at anowak@sandi.net
Additional information regarding CHS Athletics can be found on our CHS Chieftains webpage.
ACADEMY INFO
Liz Rush - Academies Coordinator
For questions regarding Academies and/or Community Partnerships, please contact erush@sandi.net
COUNSELING CORNER
CHS COUNSELING GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
The CHS Counseling Staff has created grade level Google Classrooms to provide students with resources and supports during Online Learning. Although students were automatically enrolled in these classrooms based on their grade level, please have your child check their Google Classroom suite to be sure they are able to access this valuable resource.
9th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: 3iplgnv
10th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: wp4ggvw
11th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: 5joed75
12th Grade Counseling Google Classroom
Google Classroom Code: 2fsrzlj
For more information about CHS Counseling, check out our Clairemont Counseling webpage.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
THE CHS FOUNDATION
California Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to post the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) School Guidance Checklist and the COVID Prevention Plan online. San Diego Unified has made these documents available for public review HERE.